The Homestead @ Glenwood - 7 BR Country Retreat

The Homestead is a spacious 7 bedroom, mud brick home offering a truly tranquil retreat for those looking for space to relax and recharge. Set within a 200 acre farm, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Lurg Valley in Northeast Victoria. We offer refined, classic county charm with all the convenience of home. Two large living areas, and a large verandah to take in the views of the surrounding hills and farmland. Northeast Victoria offers attractions and entertainment to cater to every taste. The Homestead @ Glenwood is a spacious, light filled, mud brick home set on a 200 acre working farm, surrounded by the rolling hills of the picturesque Lurg Valley in Northeast Victoria (Winton Motor Raceway 10km, Benalla 23km, Wangaratta 44km, The King Valley 25km). The Homestead @ Glenwood offers guests refined classic country charm, and the opportunity to relax and unwind in a truly tranquil setting. Fully self contained and with a wrap around verandah, guests can relax and take in the views of the surrounding farmland, the coming and going of bird life on the nearby lake, or the option of watching the sun set with a refreshing, crisp glass of locally produced prosecco in hand. The Homestead is perfect for enjoying a sumptuous seep-in (12 noon check out), and long lazy mornings enjoying gourmet home brewed coffee, or exploring the many attractions of the surrounding area. The Homestead has the space for a relaxed family getaway or a weekend away with friends. Everyone will enjoy having the space and privacy of 7 individual bedrooms, as well as large common spaces to gather comfortably. Northeast Victoria offers year round attractions and entertainment to cater to every taste. From snow sports, road and mountain biking, motor sports, historical trails and towns, parks & gardens, art galleries, festivals and locally produced gourmet food and wine. You will be spoilt for choice. The Homestead sleeps up to 12 guests and consists of 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms ensuring guests space and privacy. 5 x Queen Beds. 2 x King Single Beds. Open plan Kitchen / Dining. 3 Bathrooms (2 x shared, 1 x en-suite). 2 living areas (1 with fire place). Full Laundry (washer / dryer / clothes line). High quality bed linen and towels are provided. Heating and cooling are provided via a split system heater / AC as well as an evaporative cooling system and ceiling fans. A Jindara combustion wood heater adds warmth and a cosy feel in the cooler months. Each bedroom has a thermostat controlled NOBO heater and a ceiling fan for personal comfort. Due to the Homesteads mud brick construction, ample north facing windows and wide verandah, it retains a year round comfortable temperature. The mud brick construction ensures the Homestead retains heat in the cooler months, and stays cool in the summer. The Kitchen has all the modern convenience of home, including, full sized oven, 4 burner electric cook top, microwave oven, and two large fridge / freezers. Tea and coffee making facilities include a Breville Barista Pro coffee machine, K-fee coffee pod machine, coffee plunger and tea pot. Cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided along with some basics pantry items (tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and our farm fresh eggs ). The recently refurbished laundry has a 7.5Kg front load washing machine, a dryer, and an outdoor clothes line for your convenience. The Homestead is the perfect base to explore the many attractions of the Victorian High Country, Benalla’s many attractions and art’s events, Winton Motor Raceway, Milawa’s Gourmet Region, Winton Wetlands or the world class wineries of the King Valley. There is plenty of space to park cars, trailers, caravans and vans. Please read the full listing and ensure that our location is the right choice for you. The Homestead is located on a working farm, and as such you will hear animal noises, and there are some things to be cautious of. These include the movement of farm machinery, electric fences and dams. We ask that guests not venture into paddocks as large animals (cattle and sheep) can be unpredictable. We ask that you respect the animals and most importantly please leave all gates, as you find them. Please note that as the Homestead is located on a working farm, it is not suitable for pets. This includes service and support animals. The Entire House. All 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, full sized family kitchen / meals area, laundry with washer and dryer and 2 living areas. We understand that you are our guest and on your holiday. We like to give our guests as much space and privacy as they desire. At times you will see us attending to tasks on the farm. We live within close proximity to the Homestead, and you will find us to be friendly and easy going. We are also happy to answer any questions you have about the farm and the local area, and to help in any way possible to make your stay as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible Local Attractions and Events. Below is a list of local places of interest, attractions and events. This is by no means a full list of all that the area has to offer. We are more than happy to provide further information and recommendations where possible. Winton Motor Raceway – 14km (15min) For a full calendar of events visit the Winton Motor Raceways web page. Benalla – 22km (19min). Wall to Wall Festival Benalla Festival Benalla Airport Gliding Club of Victoria Benalla Art Gallery Street Art Botanical Gardens & Rose Garden Benalla Aquatic Centre (YMCA). Indoor / outdoor pools Skate Park Sir Weary Dunlop Memorial Benalla Performing Arts Centre & Cinema Benalla Lake Benalla Migrant Camp Local Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market held 4th Saturday of every month 9am – 1pm Costume & Pioneer Museum (featuring Ned Kelly items) Tatong – 24km (18min). Tatong Pub Stringy Bark Creek Winton Wetlands – 42km (31min). Mokoan Hub Cafe Wetlands Cycling / Walking trails Bird & animal watching   Glenrowan – 29km (20min). Ned Kelly & Kelly Gang History Baileys of Glenrowan Morrisons Winery Black Dog Brewery Violet Town – 52km (34min). Violet Town Market – 2nd Sunday of the month, 8:30am - 1pm Devensish – 50km (34min). Painted silos Devensish Community Hotel Goorambat – 39km (28min). Silo Art Sophia at the Church Goorambat Railway Hotel St James – 54km (37min). Silo Art Tungamah. Silo Art Wangaratta – 44km (32min). Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Indoor Put & Glow mini Gulf 10 Pin Bowling Cinema Skate Park Restaurant precinct on Faithful Street Wangaratta Farmers Market, 3rd Saturday of the month, 8am – 12pm Oxley – 41km (28min). Sam Miranda Winery King Valley Café Oxley Produce Store Rail Trail to Milawa Oxley Memorial Park Playground Milawa – 45km (32min). Brown Brothers winery & Epicurean Milawa Pub Milawa Cheese Factory & Milawa Bread The Olive Shop Milawa Mustards Milawa Bakery   Moyhu – 27km (20min). Moyhu Pub Inetta Cafe General Store Children’s Playground Moyhu Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday of the month, 8am – 12pm. The King Valley Gourmet Region / Whitfield – 42km (31min). Reed Feet Wines Gracebrook Wines Del Zotto Wines Whitfield General Store Pazzini Wines Mountain View Hotel Whitty Cafe Powers Lookout (Whitlands) La Dolce Vita – Third Weekend in November Feast High Country – Each May Cheshunt – 54km (40min). Francesco Wines Chrismont Cellar Door & Restaurant King River Estate The Oven at Cheshunt – Bakery, Cafe and Wood Fired Oven Paradise Falls Lake William Hovel Beechworth -76km (52min). Beechworth Bakery Bridge Road Brewery Beechworth Honey Kelly History Mayday Hills The Spa at Beechworth Beechworth Chinese Garden Lake Sambell Reserve Asylum Ghost Tours Yackandandah – 98km (1h 9min). Yackandandah Lions Club Market. 3rd Sunday of the month Yackandandah Folk Festival Yackandandah Museum Myrtleford – 79km (55min). Myrtleford Farmers’ Market, 3rd Saturday of the month, 8am – 12pm Red Rama & Cafe Fez Mt Hotham / Falls Creek – 162km (2h 13min). Snow Skiing / Snow Boarding Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Tobogganing and Snow Play Howling Husky Sled Dog Tours Backcountry Sled Tours   Bright – 110km (1h 19min). Bright Brewery Riverdeck Café Ovens River Bright Riverside Adventure Playground Splash Park Bright Autumn / Spring Festival Bright Market. Make it. Bake it. Grow it. 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am – 1pm Mt Buffalo – 137km (1h 59min). Mt Buffalo Chalet Dingo Dell Cafe Lake Catani Mansfield – 79km (56min). Mansfield Coffee Merchant Mansfield Zoo High Country Maze Great Victorian Rail Trail Lake Eildon National Park Delatite Wines The Produce Store The Mansfield Hotel The Old Fire Station The Range Restaurant – Mansfield Golf Club Bos Taurus Steakhouse Skate Park Children’s Playground Mansfield Lantern Festival – June – Closest Saturday to the winter solstice Mansfield High Country Festival – October / November. Mt Buller – 130km (1h 54min). Skiing / Snowboarding Mountain Biking Hiking Mt Stirling – 135km (2h 20min). Craig’s Hut Alpine Cross Country Skiing The best way to explore the local area is by private car. The Homestead has ample off street, free parking for cars, bikes, trailers and larger vehicles.